My first encounter with Hotaru Glass (Firefly Beads)
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Around 2010, I heard the name "Hotaru dama (firefly ball)" for the first time on Kokusai Street in Naha.
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- Dec 27, 2022
Welcome to the Studio WAZA Official Blog by Takashi Hirose, the jewelry designer.
This is the memorable first post! Some of you may have already purchased my works from my Rakuten Ichiba or Yahoo! Shopping shop. Thank you
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- Dec 27, 2022
Forest Green Hotaru Glass Beads, the meaning and effect. (Forest Firefly Ball)
Forest green color symbolizes health, harmony and growth. Dark green is the color of the vibrant tropical rainforest. I am convinced to hear
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- Dec 27, 2022
Orange Hotaru Glass Beads, the meaning and effect. (Orange Firefly Ball)
Orange symbolizes exploration, fun, and being active. Hotaru beads contain silver to reflect light. Since ancient times, silver has been use
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- Dec 23, 2022
Yellow Hotaru Glass Beads, the meaning and effect. (Yellow Firefly Ball)
Yellow Hotaru Glass Beads, the meaning and effect. Yellow symbolizes vitality, cheerfulness and friendliness.
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- Dec 23, 2022
Sky Blue Hotaru Glass Beads, the meaning and effect. (Sky Blue Firefly Ball)
The sky blue color symbolizes independence, truthfulness, and calmness.
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- Dec 23, 2022
Emerald Green Hotaru Glass Beads, the meaning and effect. (Emerald Firefly Ball)
The emerald color symbolizes nobility and luxury. Emerald green is a popular color for both men and women. The shallow waters of tropical is
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- Dec 22, 2022
Pink Hotaru Glass Beads, the meaning and effect. (Pink Firefly Ball)
The color pink symbolizes love, romance, youthfulness, and honesty.
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- Dec 22, 2022
Blue Hotaru Glass Beads, the meaning and effect. (Blue Firefly Ball)
The deep blue color symbolizes calmness, strength, and confidence. Hotaru beads contain silver to reflect light. Since ancient times, silver
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